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Shake, Rattle and Roll/ A.B.C. Boogie

This is a copy of the second pressing, on the multi-colored Decca label. Haley's version contains many changes to the lyrics to make them "less offensive" to "white ears". This kind of censorship was common among white acts covering black artists and songs in the 1950s. Note: This copy comes in a vintage Decca Records factory sleeve. Note: This single is from a large collection we've purchased whose records typically have mint or near-mint audio and near-mint vinyl. The labels are near mint as well, but the owner had a habit of writing a date in small print on the label.
Condition
Overall Label Sleeve Vinyl Audio
M- M- (sw) M- M
Disc Details
Label Year Chart
Decca 29204 1954 #7p in October
Song Details

A-side

B-side

Artist

Bill Haley and His Comets

Bill Haley and His Comets

Title

Shake, Rattle and Roll

A.B.C. Boogie

Songwriter

C. Calhoun (A), Al Russel-Max Spickal (B)

C. Calhoun (A), Al Russel-Max Spickal (B)

Category

Rockabilly/Retro

Rockabilly/Retro

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